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"However many years she lived, Mary always felt th

"However many years she lived, Mary always felt that she should never forget that first morning when her garden began to grow".

- Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Secret Garden'
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Look at these amazing candlesticks! They're crysta

Look at these amazing candlesticks! They're crystal. And a little Art Deco-ish, don't you think? They're from @lampsplus and here's the story ...

They're actually a gift from @lampsplus ... in collaboration with @thistlewood. I'm in love with them.

When I launched my blog last summer, I joined the @thistlewood mastermind group for bloggers. The group is an invaluable source of support, encouragement and guidance and I love being part of it.

What I love even more is receiving beautiful gifts in the mail. These are @lampplus Portia Crystal Candle Holders. They're nearly a foot high and work with a variety of candle sizes from tapers to 3" width. You know I'm all about candles ... always white or ivory and unscented.

Thanks @thistlewood and @lampsplus for supporting our group and adding a little ooh la la to Snowberry’s spring decor!

Speaking of @lampsplus , in my last blog post - all about styling our kitchen - I mentioned adding a countertop lamp on the kitchen buffet. I'm heading over to the @lampsplus website right now to check out options. I'll share what I find.

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Paneling our kitchen appliances was one of the bes

Paneling our kitchen appliances was one of the best decisions I made during Snowberry's renovation. I love the look and I really love not having to clean big stainless steel doors.

The process is super easy. Order your appliances ‘panel ready’ and ask your cabinet maker / manufacturer to provide the door panels. The cost is a wash ... at least it was for me.

Warning ... when your panel-ready appliances arrive for installation they aren’t pretty ... and can be a shock to the system. Prepare yourself. Once the panels arrive and slip into place, order is restored and all is right with the world.

Finding appliance door hardware can either be fun or frustrating. For me, it was important that our appliance pulls match (exactly) to our cabinet hardware. Not all cabinet pulls are available in larger sizes. I was lucky to stumble upon @classicbrass hardware and they make pulls from 3” to 18”.

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Organization and finishing touches are the main th

Organization and finishing touches are the main themes for the year at Snowberry.

Art is a major focus. I'd like to create a gallery wall in our foyer and center hall. And we need something in our master bedroom.

This photo of the bedroom was taken a few months after we moved in and just after the Roman shades were installed. Our ceilings are low and there's no room for art above the curved headboard. The walls on either side of the bed are big ... and empty. They need something, but what? That is the question.

I suppose it's time to fire up Pinterest and gather ideas and inspiration. Hopefully, art and antique fairs will return this summer and I can get out to peruse.

Thoughts on how to handle big, empty walls?! I'd love to hear your ideas.

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What a weekend ... Valentine's Day and President's

Happy Friday and Valentine's Day weekend! Looks

Happy Friday and Valentine's Day weekend!

Looks like it will be a cool and rainy one here in Northern California ... but the sun is shining right now and a little humming bird is buzzing outside my window. Jim recently hung a humming bird feeder on the tree outside our front door. So far the little birdies don't seem interested.

When I was younger, a lot younger, I got really excited for Valentine's Day. I remember being at the office glancing nervously toward reception wondering if the next bouquet delivery would be for me. One year I scored three ... but that's a story for another day.

Many years ago, Piers Morgan took over Larry King's time slot on CNN. He didn't last long, he was terrible and I'm not a fan. But, he did make a habit of asking an interesting question of his celebrity guests. 'How many times have you been properly in love?'

It is an interesting question, right? 'Properly.' It certainly got me thinking and my answer turned out to be quite surprising.

So, with Valentine's Day upon us I ask you ... how many times have you been properly in love?

You don't have to tell me ... unless you want to. I'm just throwing it out there as food (or chocolate) for thought. Your answer may surprise you too.

Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Thanks for following me. It means a lot.

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Today on the blog I'm linking up with some amazing

My weekend closet organization project never got o

My weekend closet organization project never got off the ground. Or, more accurately, out of the bathtub. What?

Our tub is filled with bags from @thecontainerstore and @kendrascott with organizational pieces to help me get my jewelry corralled. It's all useless sitting in bags ... in the tub.

Jim wondered - out loud - if the bags might find their way out of the tub over the weekend. Looks like the answer is no.

I bought these acrylic dividers for the closet in our Fidalgo Island house ... thank goodness they work at Snowberry too. I love organization helpers and I love being organized. I'm just not as excited about the process of getting there.

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My Valentine's Day Tea Party (that wasn't) ... on

I've been reading a lot about the grandmillenial s

I've been reading a lot about the grandmillenial style trend which is really just a return to the tried and true, the traditional and classic. I'm happy to see it ... I'm partial to brown furniture and well made stuff.

My aunt, who volunteers at her Assistants' League shop, shares that they receive tons of silver, china, and crystal donations as well as gorgeous, traditional furniture pieces (armoire anyone?) that were meant to be passed down through family but are no longer desired. What a shame.

I often wonder if my nieces will want my mom's #royaldoulton china and grandmother's #luntsilver. Before the pandemic we intended to host a large family holiday gathering. I planned to set the table with these family heirlooms to introduce the girls to it and start a conversation. The girls love to talk about their Granny. They were young when she passed away and perhaps those distant memories will spark an interest in her family treasures.

Hopefully, we'll be able to plan that get together later this year. In the meantime, I set a Valentine Tea Party table using the china and silver. I even bought a floral table cloth. The center piece flowers are placed in a Tiffany crystal bowl.

This is my interpretation of #grandmillenialstyle. Traditional elements mixed with what I like to call Snowberry's #moderntraditional or #moderncottage style.

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